Danae

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NOW @ 23 SAG 56

Inclination: 18.208

Eccentricity: 0.164

Period: 5.159 years

AU 2.986

Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

9.9.1860 00:00 Paris 2e20 48n50 observations 0

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Named after the daughter of Acrisius, king of Argos, and Eurydike {see planet (75)}. Danaë was confined by her father to a brazen tower which was entered by Zeus {see planet (5731)} in the form of rain. By him she had Perseus. (H 9) _ _.

Discovered on 9-9-1860 in Paris by Goldschmidt, H.
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